{
  "title": "Microplane vs. OXO zester: which shape suits your prep?",
  "url": "https://www.wetrieditall.com/post/microplane-vs-oxo-zester",
  "checkedDate": "2026-11-06",
  "products": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "name": "Microplane Premium Classic Zester",
      "model": "46020",
      "variant": "Black, one zester",
      "asin": "B00151WA06",
      "amazonUrl": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00151WA06?tag=wetrieditall-20",
      "image": "/assets/guide-products/microplane-46020.jpg",
      "bestFor": "Finishing zest over a dish",
      "description": "A long, narrow rasp for citrus zest and fine finishing.",
      "tradeOff": "Fine grating only; keep a coarse grater for larger shreds."
    },
    {
      "position": 2,
      "name": "OXO Good Grips Etched Zester & Grater",
      "model": "11215400",
      "variant": "Green, one zester",
      "asin": "B07V39LSRY",
      "amazonUrl": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V39LSRY?tag=wetrieditall-20",
      "image": "/assets/guide-products/oxo-11215400.jpg",
      "bestFor": "Supported grating",
      "description": "A framed head and non-slip foot for a supported working position.",
      "tradeOff": "One fine-grating surface; it does not replace a box grater."
    }
  ],
  "comparison": [
    [
      "Model / variant",
      "46020 / black",
      "11215400 / green"
    ],
    [
      "Format",
      "Long, narrow rasp; 8 × 1 inch grating surface",
      "Framed grating surface with non-slip foot"
    ],
    [
      "Handle and support",
      "Soft-touch handle; non-scratch end tabs",
      "Soft non-slip handle; non-slip foot"
    ],
    [
      "Storage",
      "Reusable blade cover",
      "Snap-on blade cover; hanging hole"
    ],
    [
      "Care",
      "Dishwasher-safe grater; hand-wash protective cover",
      "Dishwasher-safe grater"
    ],
    [
      "Best reason to choose",
      "Narrow shape for finishing over a dish",
      "Framed shape and supported grating"
    ],
    [
      "Main limitation",
      "Not a coarse shredder",
      "Not a multi-surface box grater"
    ]
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Which should I buy for citrus zest: a Microplane or an OXO zester?",
      "answer": "We Tried It All recommends the Microplane Premium Classic Zester 46020 for finishing citrus zest directly over a dish because of its long, narrow rasp. Choose the OXO Good Grips Etched Zester & Grater 11215400 if you prefer a framed head and a non-slip foot for supported grating. Both make fine zest, so neither replaces a coarse grater."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can either replace a box grater?",
      "answer": "Not for every job. These are fine-grating tools; keep a coarse grater for larger cheese or vegetable shreds."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is the black Microplane the original Classic model?",
      "answer": "The linked model is Premium Classic 46020 in black, with a soft-touch handle and end tabs. It is not the separate Classic 40020."
    }
  ]
}